Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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Code: | ARCH71-112 |
EFTSL: | 0.125 |
Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
Semesters offered: |
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Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject exposes students to the current architectural and urban theories in contemporary practice and disciplinary discourse, which builds upon the knowledge students acquired during undergraduate studies on 20th and 21st-century architecture and urban planning within a wider historical context. Knowledge of contemporary theoretical and conceptual frameworks is intended to inspire creative topic development for the forthcoming Master of Architecture Design Thesis in developing one's own architectural position. The subject allows each student to contextualise a future proposal for the Master of Architecture Design Thesis by providing theoretical foundation for it through readings, precedent/case study investigations, speculation, reflection, critical thinking and rigorous analyses of relevant concepts and emerging trends in the discipline of architecture and environmental design nationally and/or internationally. The students are also encouraged to investigate topics addressing Country and First Nations' knowledge in design. The goal is to acquire skills in gathering information from various sources, defining the relevant key concepts, and synthesising the existing body of knowledge to support the theoretical foundation of each student's subsequent design thesis project.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Define one’s own theoretical position and related concepts in terms of design methodology.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current architectural, urban, social, ethical, environmental, regional, cultural, or other relevant theories. This includes culturally responsive and meaningful engagement processes that respect the importance of Country and reciprocal relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders through literature.
- Gather information and apply critical thinking and informed analyses, including correct referencing. This includes understanding legal and ethical obligations relating to copyright, moral rights, authorship of cultural knowledge, and intellectual property.
- Communicate the outcome of reviewing the existing body of knowledge in written, oral, and visual means.
- Put forward a convincing argument within the disciplinary discourse.
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- January 2025 [Standard - Contemporary Theory of Architectural Design and Urbanism]
- January 2024 [Standard - Contemporary Theory of Architectural Design and Urbanism]
- January 2023 [Standard - Contemporary Theory of Architectural Design and Urbanism]
- January 2022 [Standard - Contemporary Theory of Architectural Design and Urbanism]
- January 2021 [Standard - Contemporary Theory of Architectural Design and Urbanism]
- January 2020 [Standard - Contemporary Architectural Theory & Urban Theory]
- January 2019 [Standard - Contemporary Architectural Theory]
- January 2018 [Standard - Contemporary Architectural Theory]
Subject dates
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January 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023 Semester start: 15/01/2024 Subject start: 15/01/2024 Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024 Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024 Last enrolment: 28/01/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024 Teaching census: 09/02/2024 -
January 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024 Semester start: 20/01/2025 Subject start: 20/01/2025 Cancellation 1: 03/02/2025 Cancellation 2: 10/02/2025 Last enrolment: 02/02/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025 Teaching census: 14/02/2025
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens: | 12/11/2023 |
Semester start: | 15/01/2024 |
Subject start: | 15/01/2024 |
Cancellation 1: | 29/01/2024 |
Cancellation 2: | 05/02/2024 |
Last enrolment: | 28/01/2024 |
Withdraw - Financial: | 10/02/2024 |
Withdraw - Academic: | 02/03/2024 |
Teaching census: | 09/02/2024 |
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens: | 10/11/2024 |
Semester start: | 20/01/2025 |
Subject start: | 20/01/2025 |
Cancellation 1: | 03/02/2025 |
Cancellation 2: | 10/02/2025 |
Last enrolment: | 02/02/2025 |
Withdraw - Financial: | 15/02/2025 |
Withdraw - Academic: | 08/03/2025 |
Teaching census: | 14/02/2025 |